Medicines

Along with healthy eating and being active, most people with diabetes need some type of medicine to manage their glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Your diabetes medicines work to lower your glucose. You may take more than one medicine because each works in a different way. Discuss with your health care team about medicines that can help protect your heart and kidneys. To get the most of your treatment plan, learn how each medicine works, why you are taking it, and possible side effects. It is important to take all of your medicines as they are prescribed. Not taking them correctly can put you at risk for serious problems. If you have any questions, any unusual symptoms, or are having problems paying for your medicines, talk to your health care team. Keep a list of all of your medicines and supplements. Review the list with your nurse or doctor at each visit.